From steel city to bike city: Wollongong pins hopes on becoming world-class cycling destination | The Guardian
Rafa Touma
With 130km of bike paths that wind along the region’s beaches, Australia’s 10th-largest city is striving to make cycling the preferred mode of transport. But it’s an uphill battle
Sat 13 Feb 2021 19.00 GMT
If Australians were asked what they most associated with Wollongong, most would probably nominate heavy industries such as coal and steel production. But now the city 90km south of Sydney has been recognised alongside diverse European destinations as it strives to make a new reputation as a centre for both professional and recreational cycling.
